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Glimpses of Camden 



On the Coast of Maine 




I heard or seemed to hear the chiding sea 
Say, Pilgrim, why so late and slow to come ? 
Am I not always here, thy summer home ? 



Is not my voice thy music morn and eve '! 
My breath thy healthful climate in the heats? 
My touch thy antidote, my bay thy bath ? 

— Emerson. 



250 ILLUSTRATIONS 



Copyrigtit, 1916. hy John R, Prescolt 



PUBLISHED BY JOHN R. PRESCOTT, NEWTONVILLE. MASS . 1S16 



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Camden Mountains from Dillingham Point 



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MAR 17 1916 



Glimpses of Camden 



CAMDEN, ail unusuiilly picturesiiue sea ami mountain town on the coast of Maine, is too well known to call for any 
extended description. It has attracted, and will continue to attract, those who wish to combine in a siny:le locality what 
is most desirable in scenery, climate and all the elements of summer enjoyment. In each of these particulars Camden's 
advantages are unusual and are set forth in their proper order in the following pages. 

Natural Advantages In the matter of natural advantages, Camden has a combination of sea, mountain and lake scenery 
which is une(|ualed on the Atlantic coast. Other places have tiie sea and lakes: a sinojc place, Mt. 
Desert, has the sea and moinitains; but Camden alone has sea, lakes and mountains in perfect cond)ination. 

Penobscot Bay Penobscot liay which lies midway along the coast of Maine, constituting its greatest indentation, is about forty- 
fi\e miles wide where it meets the ocean. At its eastern and western portals, imposing mountain groups, stray 
members of the Appalachian range, dip into the sea and rise directly from the water's edge. 

Mountain Environment Camden lies at the base of the western group, five of the peaks surrounding it having an elevation of 

over one thousand feet. In front of the mountains there is the blue sea thickly strewn with islands, 
and directly back of the mountains a chain of lakes; while bevond these, range after range of the lesser mountains stretch away 
into the distance. 

Accessibility Cainden is in easy touch with the rest of the world, yet enough out of the beaten line of travel to give it desired 
privacy. So far it has escaped excursion tratlic. It is reached by three highly attractive routes: steamer, rail 
and automobile. The automobile route mostly over state roads, through Portland, Hriuiswick, Bath and Rockland, follows the 
famous Maine Coast Automobile route to Camden, some one hundred and seventy-five miles from Hoston. and then on to Belfast, 
Bangor and Bar Harbor. It is a comfortable day's run from Boston to Camden. 

Steamer Route The steamer route via the large turbine steamers of the Eastern Steamship Corporation is very popular. 
Steamers leave India Wharf, Boston, daily at 5 p.m., atfording a daylight sail past Nahant, Marblehead and 
Cape Ann, on the Massachusetts coast, followed by the restful hours of a night at sea. Camden, the second stop, is reached 
before seven o'clock the next mornins;. 



Rail Route '^riie rail route with day and night Pullman trains from Boston, Portland and New York passes through the 
attractive countryside and seashore places of eastern New England and has its terminus at Rockland, the metropolis 
of Penobscot Bay and the distributing point of its extensive summer travel. Here both rail and steamboat lines converge, and 
in the early morning the necessary transfers are made to Bar Harbor and the whole Penobscot territory. Sleeping cars and 
pai'lor cars are operated in several daily trains between Boston, I'ortland and Rockland, and in addition one through sleeping car 
anil dining ear train between New York and Hockland. Camden shares in the remarkable accessibility which this region enjoys, 
being eight miles above l{ockland, along shore, on the main steamer i-oute to Boston, and connected with the train service at 
Rockland by a forty-minute trolley ride, by steamer or by private conveyance. Daily throughout the summer season, from June 
to late September, this rail and steamer service is maintained. 

A Sea Change The steamer trip from Boston to Camden by night is full of interest from the start. There are some three 
hours of daylight, and the course being outside gives a complete sea change, which is most grateful after the 
city heats. 'I'owards morning the steamer's course is inside the islands, through almost landlocked chaimels. .\fter the usual 
stop at Kockland, the steamer heads for Camden, eight miles farther along shore. 

Owl's Head Light The sentinel of I'eiiobscot Bay is a most important member of the lighthouse family, safeguarding as it 
does all the shipping entering and leaving the western arm of Penobscot Bay. Rockland Breakwater, a mile 
long, also terminates in a lighthouse with a powerfid intermittent light, which serves Rockland harbor. The cut on page 6 shows 
how the Breakwater is a complete protection against northerly gales — vessels riding in perfect quiet on one side of the Break- 
water while the surf is dashing against the other. 



The Sam0.set Hotel After passing the Mreakuater the towers and ex- 
tensive ocean front of the SamOset Hotel come 
into \ lew. The location of the SamOset on Jameson's Point, in a beautiful 
park of 200 acres, commands wide sweeping views of mountains, islands and 
ocean. Beautiful as this scene is when passed in the early morning, it is 
even more so at the sunset hour, when, seen from the deck of the returning 
steamer, it presents a never-to-be-forgotten spectacle of sea. mountains and 
gorgeou.sly colored clouds. This hotel, which has done so much to attract 
appreciative and influential people to this part of the Maine coast, is owned 
and managed by the Ricker Hotel Coni|>any. 



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The Day Trip Along the Coast slionkl he 

ret'erred to 
here. Tlie comfortable steamei' " Moiihe- 
gan "* makes the all-day trip between Port- 
land and Rockland three times a week in 
each direction. .Most of the way the course 
is close to the shore, around many head- 
lands, between numerous islands, and throuoh 
land-locked channels with a marked absence 
of motion. Stops are made at (juaint, out- 
of-the-wav shore villages, eacli with its 



i;roup of summer visitors and townsfolk. A 
succession of picturesciue scenes like those 
sliown on this page keep up the interest 
and novelty of the trip. Owl's Head is 
the last headland to be passed before 
entering Penobscot Bay, when the whole 
range of the Camden Mountains comes in 
view. 

The day boat from Portland 
does not go l)eyond Kockland. 
Passengers for Camden continue 
on by electric cars or auto- 
mobiles. Staterooms and excel- 
lent meals on the steamer. 





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Along the Maine Coast 
I. Pemaquid Point. 2. White Head. 3. Owl's Head and N, Y. Yarht Club Rare 




Warrenton Park of 400 acres, adjoinini; the 
SamOset Hotel property, 
has been in the Smith family for many years 
and has been kept as a natural seashore park. 
Its rich masses of evergreen trees in detached 
groups are most striking objects, whether 
seen fi-oiii the water or from the elevated high- 
way i)etween Hockport and Rockland. 

The hotel is partly in the town of Hock- 
port, whose shores the steamer follows for 
several miles, the scenery steadily increasing 
in interest as the Camden Mountains unfold. 

At this point in the steamer's course 
Dodge Mountain and ]}eech Hill stand out 
as conspicuous landmai'ks. Beyond Glen C'o\e 
is Oakland Park, belonging to the Rockland 
and Camden Street Railway, and developed as 
a high-class summer anuiscnient paik. 

'I'iie \ illage of liockport. w hich comes next, 
is at the head of a deep and picturesque 
harbor t)f the same name, and appears for a 
feu minutes as the steamer approaches Indian 
Island Light, opposite the end of Reauchamp 
Point. This beautifid point is shown in the 
large doulde cut, pages 8 and 9. 



Entering Penobscot Bay 
I and 2. OwKs Head Light 

3. Rockland Breakwater 

4. SamOset Gables 

5. Warrenton Park 



Beauchamp Point Among the Heaucliamp Point sunniier 
residents are Mrs. Cliarles A\'. Henry, 
Cvriis n. K. Curtis, John (irii^bei and Edward W. Hoiv, 
all of Philadelphia, and Prof. E. H. Sneath of New Haven, 
Conn. The development of this point of land for summer 
cottajie purposes was first begun by the late Charles AV. Henry 
of I'hiladelphia and has since been consistently continued by 
his widow. She and her sons occupy attractive summer homes 
here. The name is derived from John Beauchamp of London, 
who with Thomas Leverett of Boston received in 16^9 a grant 
of thirty square miles of land in this territory. Rockland 
was included in this grant, and I.everett's name was given to 
what is now known as Jameson's Point and Warrenton Park. 
The lighthouse on Indian Island can-ies a red light and was 
built in 1,S5(). 

Shipbuilding has always been a conspicuous industry of 
Kockport and the place has many traditions of a maritime 
past. This little seaport has always had a large jiroprietarv^ 
interest in some of the best known ships aHoat, and much 
wealth and many rare things from foreign lands came to the 
place thereby. It is now in friendly co-operation with Cain- 
den, doing its utmost to welcome and encourage the best type 
of sunnner development. 



Rockport comes in Vie\v 

1 . Rockport Harbor 

2. A Harbor Bungalow (Hon. H. L. ShephercJ) 

3. The Tip of Beauchamp Point 





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The Government Testing Course off Beauchamp Point 

The channel here is some eight miles wide and ven' deep and 
has been made the otticial trial course, or speedway, where 
government war vessels are tested as to speed and sea-going 
qualities before acceptance. These waters are found to be the 
finest on the New England coast for this purpose, the great 
depth being more uniform, and deep sea conditions more nearly 
approximated to than anywhere else. 

Entering Camden Harbor After passing Beauchamp Point the 

dividing line between Rockport and 
Camden is reached, and the steamer enters Camden waters, 
passing into the harbor between Negro Island and Sherman's 
Point. The view on the cover of this book was taken from this 
point, showing the beautiful contour of the mountains and 
their nearness to the shore. 'I'his is also brought out in the 
cut on page Hi. 

Yachting Camden Harbor is a place of rendezvous for nearly 
all the yachts cruising along the New England 
coast, being central to the famous forty-mile sailing course from 
Owl's Head to Fort Point. The sheltered nature of the harbor 
makes it a favorite anchorage for all kinds of yachts and sailing 
craft, and this use of the harbor made a suitable yacht landing 
and headquarters ver_v desirable. This was happily brought 
about through the initiatixe and public spirit of Mr. Cyrus 
H. K. Curtis, a summer resident, who purchased for this 
purpose one of the finest wharf locations on the harbor. 



Peace and War 

On the Government Testing Course off Beauchamp Point 



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Camden Harbor from Ogier's Point 



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Negro Island, Rntrance to Camden Harbor. The Lighthouse was built in 1835 




The Inner Harbor and Camden Yarht Club House 

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Four Aspects of Mt, Battle. I. From the Village. 2. From the Fields. 3. From the Harbor. 4. From the River 




A Launching in Camden, Yachts decorated in honor of the event 
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( Continupd from page I'l } 

Yacht Club A very attractive and completely appointed 
club house was built, with a large club room, 
warmed and cheered by a big open tire and chimney piece. 
There is a smaller club room at one side, and in the rear are 
dressing rooms for both gentlemen and ladies, the men's room 
ha\ ing shower bath, and there are also locker rooms, kitchen, 
etc. All of this, fittingly fm-nished with India rugs, Mission 
chairs and tables, and a complete dining-room service, was 
provided by Mr. Curtis, and although costing over $60,000 
was generously offered to the newly formed Camden Yacht 
Club at a mere nonnnal rent. The wharf is roomy and the 
water deep enough to acconnnodate the large steam yachts. 
There are several floats, and an attendant is always at hand 
to assist members and visitors. A separate club building is 
for the accommodation of yacht captains, waiting chauffeurs 
and employees. There is also a tennis court on the grounds. 
The club officials gladly welcome visitors to the club house. 
It is well fitted for social functions, and many such pleasant 
affairs are held there during the sunnnei'. A stenographer is 
always in attendance, and there is a long distance telephone. 
The officers for 1916 are Cyrus II. K. Curtis, commodore; 
T. J. French, treasurer; J. II. Ogier, secretarv. 



club House of the Camden 'I'atht Club 

The "" Lyndonia." Commodore Curtis' Steam Yacht 



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\ achting Scenes in Camden Harbor 
I, 3 and 4. Types of Sailing Yachts, 2. Power Yacht " Apache." H. H. Windsor. Chicago. 5. Interior Camden Yacht Club House. 6. Negro island Lighthouse, entrance to Harbor 

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Yacht Anchorage. Camden Harbor 
18 





A iiumljer of" the summer 
cottagers have their personal 
steam, power or sailing yachts, 
and these, together with visiting 
yachts, enliven tlie harlwr during 
the season and present a bril- 
liant spectacle when illuminated 
at night. Visiting yachts are 
invited to use the facilities of 
the Camden Vacht ("lub, de- 
scribed on a former page. 

The Megunticook (iolf C'lul) 
also welcomes visiting yachtsmen. 
The Club House on the summit 
of Mt. Hattie is open to the 
public and at present offers ex- 
cellent meals and acconunoda- 
tions over nighl. 




Steam Yacht " Monoloa " and 
U. S. Revenue Cutter 




A Stiff Breeze 
Returning to Port 



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Twice a dav the big Boston steamei's 
swing into the harbor, the landing being 
within easy walking distance of the village. 
In leaving they present an attractive sight 
as they back far up into Sherman's Cove to 
get the necessary headway for rounding the 
Island or Point. Motor and sail boats 
abound, and occasionally a house boat is 
seen snugly anchored inside the Point. 
Tlie one here shown is a real ship retaining 
its masts, sails and other shiplike features. 
For many yeais shipbuilding has been one 
of Camden's important industries, some of 
the largest sailing ships afloat having been 
launched here. 

A \essel on the ways ready for launching 
and another full-rigged, just leaving for a 
cargo, arc shown in the cuts. 



When Ships ^vere built in Camden 





1 . Steamer " Camden " 

2. A Visiting House Boat 

3. Six-master built in Camden 



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Sherman's Point from Thorndike Park, foot of Ocean Avenue 

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The Camden Mountains from Belfast Road. " Nodoney 




ummer Residence of Mrs. John Jay Borland, Chicago 




' Upland " and " Hilltop ' 



Cottages. Belfast Road. Camden, These cottages are for rent, fully furnished. For plans, etc., address the owner, Mr. J. R. Prescott. Newtonville. Mass. 
The panorama on pages 24 and 25 was taken from the windows of " Upland " Cottage 

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One cannot escape the picturesque in Cam- 
ilrii. Artists long ago found this out. and every 
>unimer sees tlieir easels set up in some of the 
many sketchable spots to be found here. The 
views shown in this book, and especially 
those on this page, are examples of 
some of the subjects artists like to 
find and reproduce. 




The Picturesque Wharves 
Countryside and Lakes 



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From Sherman's Point looking towards High Street 

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Sherman's Point A narrow, rocky strip of land, licauti- 
fully wooded, forms one of the protecting- 
arms of the harbor. Its hold rocks and sheltered coves 
attract many visitors, who, 
at present, are allowed to 
land there. There are 
especially fine views of the 
mountains from here. At 
the head of the cove is a 
beach half a mile long, 
making the natural ad- 
vantages of the place com- 
plete. .\ driveway starts 
tVom Belfast JJoad and goes 
to the end of the point. 



Some Sherman's Point Views 
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The Bay and Sherman's Point from the Side of Mt. Battie. All the shipping to Penobscot Bay and Bangor passes through these ocean lanes 

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Telephoto View from Mt. Battie 

This view t;iken fVoin the summit of Mt. IJattie, o\er a mile away, owes its distinctness to the skilful use of a |)()weiful tele- 
photo lens. At the extreme right of the inner harbor are the wharf and club house of the Camden Vaeht Club, while directly 
opposite this are the extensive wharves and marine railway of the Camden Yacht Building and Railway Company, a \ery fitting 
Camden industry, see page 122. Farther along the shore at the right are the summer residences of Miss Elizabeth Barry and 
Mr. Kdward M. Ilagar, while beyond is Dillingham I'oint with its group of cottages. 



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From the Front Windows of Mt. Battie Club House 



View taken from the Club House of the Mt. Battie Assot-iatioii. The Association is composed of puljlic-spirited summer resi- 
dents and townspeople, who have created a beautiful mountain reservation of some sixty acres, freely accessible to all orderlj- 
persons. 

A public carriage road leads to the summit nearly 1 ,000 feet above the sea. The Club House is open to the public and visitors 
can stop for a single meal, for over night, or for days. Telephone connection. The officers for 1916 are : (ieorge E. Allen, Presi- 
dent; E. .1. Wardwell, \'ice-President ; J. H. Ogier, Secretary, and Chauncey Keep, (ieorge B. Phelps, John It. Prescott, I. L. 
Merrill, W. F. Hooper, E. L. Dillingham and E. J. Wardwell, Directors. \isitiug yachtsmen will (inil Hie Chil) House a 
very desii-able place to stop while in port. A short trail leads up the mountain (see page (i^Z) for the benefit of those who enjoy 
an exhilarating tramp. AVhile the road is intended for carriages, it is used by automobiles somewhat. The view from the rear 
windows of the Club House is shown on pages T-i and 75, 

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In Camden Harbor 



Sailing in Camden Heins a yacliting center, Camden offers opportunities for e\ery i<ind of sailing, from the small raring dory 
"^^^^^^^^"^^^^^^^ np to the large steam yachts. The above views were taken in the harbor, where in almost land-locked 
waters boating can be enjoyed under ideal conditions of pleasure and safety. Farther out is the famous Penobscot Hay yacht- 
ing course of forty miles. 'I'he al)o\e i)ower boats were built in Camden. See page 12^. 

Those who enjov boating will find plenty of row boats, sail boats and power boats for rent. The shore front and islands 
abound in sheltered coves, where landings can be made. The outlying islands take off the roughness of the open sea, and the 
prevailing southwest winds of sunnner are free from sudden puffs and squalls. 



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Camaen of 1916 



Camden's New Post Office 



Main Street. Camden, in |H6I 



Steamboat Wharf and High Street in 1880 

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Canulen is a thrivin;; seashore town of over 
3,000 inhabitants. In 189:2 a fire practically 
wiped out the business section of the village, 
and the fine brick stores and blocks shown 
above took its place. To-day Camden has two 
National Banks, an Opera House, a new SS.5.000 
Tost Oflice. Y. .M. C. A. Building, and a 
modern group of stores capable of supplying 
the needs of sunnner as well as permanent 
residents. 




The Simontnn. Srwartl and CushiriK Homesteads, the latter built in 1799. and still orcupied by the builder's descendants 



C'aimk-n litis a numbei- of (iiif. old-lime houses, some of tliem exi-elleiit extimples of the <'olonial l.vpe, with those rare old door- 
wavs of a style that seems to hatile imitation. The houses shown ;d)o\e are in a "roup at the foot of Chestnut Street, placed well 
back from the road with a row of spreading elms in front. Farther up the street is the Thorndike house, and above that the 
title old Colonel Fletcher homestead, now the summer home of Mr. Chaides T. Gallagher of Boston. On FJm Street are the Dr. 
Norwood house and the Perry homestead, both well-preserved colonial examples, the latter ha\ ing six fireplaces luid a spiral 
staircase with carved risers. The Parker homestead off Central Street, a substantial brick house, is nearly one hundred years old, and 
combines the picturesque in both design and setting. All of the foregoing, with the exception of the Norwooil house, are illus- 
trated in this book. On High Street, the \Vm. Alden. the Hnse. and the Adams homesteads are good examples of the houses 
of the well-to-do residents of a few decades back. On upper Elm Street, just over the line in Kockport, is the Carleton home- 
stetid. said to be the oldest house in the town. It is in a good state of preservation, with a distinctive old-time fence railing in 
front, and is still occupied by a Carleton. 

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* Shorelands," Summer Residence of Mr. Edward M. Hagar, Chicago 

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Chestnut Street Chestnut Street Jiiid the ;irea l)etweeii it and the 
shore aiv assoeiatetl not only witli the earlier de- 
xelopnient of Camden as a place of summer residence, but with the 
earliest settlement of the town. Here Abraham Ogier settled about 
1772. his house located on Ogier's Point and the farm extending- 
as far back as Lilv I'ond. The first distinctively summer cottage, 
however, was built on Dillingham Point in 1880, Mr. Kdwin F. 
Dillingham of Bangor, Me., being the pioneer in this movement, 
although a small house was built on the Point as early as 1871. 
Mr. Dillingham's summer cottage, "Arecjuipa,"' has been occupied 
by him continuously e\er since, and from it has radiated a hospi- 
tality and neighborliness that has endeared him and his wife to an 
ever widening circle of friends. His sunnner home and portrait on 
page no fittingly deserve a place in this book. In 1881 Mr. Al- 
fred M. Judson of New York, whose wife is a descendant of 
Abraham Ogier, pin-chased a lot on Chestnut Street, at the top 
of Ogier's Hill, and built the original " Stonyhurst," afterwards 
adding to his acres and his house, until his estate became one of the 
most valuable in the town. l''i\e years later Mr. J. H. Stearns 
l)uilt "Norumbega"" on ISelfast Hoad, and was the pioneer in the 
development in that part of the town. The development in Rock- 
port and Beauchamp Point began in 1899 with the purchases of 
Mr. A. H. Chatfield of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Charles W. 
Henry of Philadelphia, Pa. 




The Inviting Drive up Chestnut Street 



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The Mountain Panorama from "Cedarcrest " on Ogier's Hil 



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1. " Cedarcrest," Miss Mary Palmer. Camden. For rent, furnished. (The panoramas on pages 38, 40 and 41 were taken from " Cedarcrest.") 2. Mr. Charles T. Gallagher. Boston 
3. " lllahee," Mr. John E. Tucker. New ^'ork City. 4. " Boulder Cottage." Chestnut Hill, Residence of the late Capt. Charles A. Brooks 

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3. The Keeper's Lodge. 4. The Western Front 

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Ogier's Hill derives its name from one of the earliest 
settlers in Cainden. or possibly from 
Abraham Ogier, 2d, who in 18.'50 built the brick house 
now owned by Mrs. E. .1. Parker of Vuincy, 111., and 
in its remodeled form known as " l{ed t'ottaije. ' " 
The "Hill" farm remained in the Ogier i'amily until 
188.S, but since then has undergone many subdivisions. 
It is interestinji' to know that the part of Ogier'.s Point 
now owned by Airs. Susie Oilier Hisl)ee has been in 
possession of the family from the time of the first 
Oilier settler. 

After Mr. .ludsoii built in ISSl, the next newcomer 
to locate on Ogier's Hill was Mrs. Clara E. Palmer of 
Boston, who built '' Cedarcrest " here in IHSS. and for 
main- vears enjoyed the widespread and ever varying 
\ie"s from this sightly location. After jiassing Mrs. 
A. M. Judson's estate, " Stonylnu-st, "" — the highest 
point on the hill, — Chestnut Street contiinies on to 
the (iolf Club and Rockport. over one of the most 
perfect roadways in the state. 

The beautiful grounds of Mr. A. II. Chatlield's 
estate, " Aldermere," and Lily Pond opposite it 
(pages )S!2 and (S-t). are seen to good ad\antage on the 
way. Hy following the road through the golf grounds 
and across Beauchamp Point, many attracti\e estates 
in that section are passed, and some idea can be had 
of the cottage development there. 

Between Rockport and Rockland, a distance of 
seven miles, is a tine state road, adding greatly to the 
pleasure of motoring in these (larts. 



From Ogier'a Hill 



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' Hill Acres," Summer Residence of W. F. Hooper. Fall River, Ma 

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" Red Cottage." Mrs. E. J. Parker. Quinsy. 111., 
and " Prudden Cottage." Mrs. T. P. Prudden. Brookline. Maas. 



" BIythewood," Mr. Joseph D. Snell. Boston 
Top view, facing harbor and mountains. Bottom view, facing the south 



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' Ledgemeie." Summer Collage of Mr. L. F. Lyon, Camden, with View from Piazza 
For rent, fully furnished 



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' Breeze Hill " and " Brookside." Mr. C. P. Brown, Camden 




I and 2. " Kentmoor." Summer Residence of Mrs. Frederick Gilbert. Utica. N. Y. 3. " Aimsleigh." Mr. Charles F. Hofer 



Walnut Hills. Cincinnati. Ohio 




Some Village Types 
I . "El Piacita." Mr. John G. Hosmer. 2. Parker Homestead, Mrs. Dudley Talbot. 3. " Thayercroft." Miss M. S. Smart, Concord. New Hampshire. 4. Thorndike Homestead 



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" Porter Place." the Misses Porter. Hit:h Street. Camden 

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I . " Hishlanci." Mr. Chauncey Keep. Chicago. 2. " Edgefield." Mrs. John Jay Borland. Chicago. ?. " Mountain Arrow." Mrs. A. R. Hillyer. Hartford. Conn. 

4. "Rorkledge." Mrs. Alice W. Strawbridge. Philadelphia 



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■ TImberclyffe." Summer Residence of Mr. Chauncey Keep. Chicago. 111. I and 3. The Ocean From. 2. Corner of Flower Garden. 4. Driveway in the Grounds 

55 





56 



Mt. Megunticook. Bald Pei 




i BelfasI Road from the Shore 



37 




" Seabrook " on Belfast Road, Mr. John J. Collins. Boston 

5H 




1 and 3. " Bayberry Cabin." Dr. C. E, Adams. Bangor, Me. 2. Bayberry Farm. C. -E. and E, R. Adams. Bangor, Me. 

4. View from Bayberry Cabin Veranda 



59 




Mirror I .ake. the Source of Camden's Wtiter Supply, with Raised Mountain in the Background 

«0 





Drinking Water In addition to its other attractions. Camden lias drinking water of remarkable pin'ity — the purest supplied t 
any seaside place. 

It is brought from Mirror Lake, shown above and on the opposite page. Coming from this natural reservoir high u[) i 
the mountains, it enters the houses clear and sparkling and remarkal)ly cool. 

Many come to Camden regularly on account of this water, which is indorsed by specialists and found to be an importan 
remedial agent. The following indorsement of the water supplied to Camden will Ik> of interest, coming as it does from th 
highest authority in the state: 

Ai-cirsTA, Mk., Sept. 2f>, 191.';. 
.\1K. J. K. FRESCOTT, Camden. Me.. 

I>ctir Sir : In answer to your inquiry as to the purity ut" tile water supplietl by the Camden and Hoekhinti Water C(_)mi;)any from Mirror Lake, I woul 
state that this water is one of the best in the state of Mnine. 

This water supply has been examined by me at least four times a year fur the past eight years. 1 have also made inspection of the watershed froi 
which this supply is derived. 

The water is now, and has always been, a tirst-dass one to use for drinkiufj and for all domestic purposes. As a former resident of Camden, 1 ca 
approve of this water, not only from the point of view of the analyst, but also from that of the regular user. 

Very tridy yours, H. D. EVANS. Director. 

State of .Maine Labor.itory of Hygiene. 

Mirror Lake, as the cuts show, is a mountain lake fed by springs, and being ;}50 feet above the sea k'\el, the gravity pre> 
sure is ample. The Camden and Rockland Water Company maintains an ottice and shops in Camden for jiromptly looking afte 
the interests of water users. Cottages at a distance from the mains can be connected by iire-arrangemeiit with the Company a 
reasonable rates. 



61 




On Ragged Mountain Trail 



The Mountain Trails Tliese trails are indicated l)v red arrows affixed to 

trees or painted on the roeks. (See map.) 

Mt. Battle Trail .Mt. H.ittie, one thousand feet higii, is the shortest 

cliiiil). as it rises directl\' from the village. A good 

path starts from the head of Megunticook Street and leads up over the 

slopes and ledges to the summit, the j)ath being in the open all the way. 

The view on page 30 was taken from this trail, while the more extensive 

views from the tower of the Mt. Battle Club House are shown on pages 

.'}!, .'52, 74 and 75. Another trail leads from the summit directly to 

Helfast IJoad, while still another connects Mts. Hattie and Megunti- 

cook, passing o\er the tableland between them and joining with the 

regular Meguiiticook trail. 



Mt. Megunticook Trail 'J'his trail starts from the Sherman homestead on IJelfast lioad, about a mile from the village. Those 

who best like a long trail, most of it through woodsy lanes and not too steep, will prefer this trail to 
any of the others. From the summit on clear days Mt. Washington, the New Brunswick Mountains and Katahdin are visible, 
while there is a range of over one hundred miles up and down the coast. The trail continues west along the top of Megunticook 
to Maiden Cliff, where the view on page ()5 is obtained. From here it drops directly to the Turnpike by a short cut, or can be 
continued over the Maiden Cliff carriage road. 

Bald Rock Trail Hald Rock, a sightly peak, over eight hundred feet high, is reached by an easy trail which starts just beyond 

the twin biooks on tlie " Hill '" farm, on Belfast Road, some four miles from Camden. The peak being 

isolated atfoi'ds \ lews in every direction. From Hald i{ock another trail leads through the woods to summit of Mt. Megunticook. 

Ragged Mountain Trail Ragged Mountain, thirteen hundred feet high, is ascended by the new trail starting from Mr. Nash"s 

I'leasant View l''arm, just beyond Hosmer's Pond, about four miles from Camden. For most of the 
distance it follows the old logging road, now moss grown and arched over with trees. Near the top is a sightly ledge (see cut 
above). The sunnnit is one of the observation stations of the IT. S. Coast Survey, chosen on account of the far-reaching views and 
good atmospheric conditions. The descent can be made down the eastern side of the mountain to Hosmer's Pond, or the trip 
can be reversed by starting from the southerly side of the pond and following the " Rollins "" farm road up the mountain. All 
of these trails are indicated by dotted lines on the map in the back of this book. 



69 




Hosmer's Pond and Bald Mountain 
Three and one-half miles from Camden 



63 




Under Maiden Cliff, with Turnpike Road at its Base 

64 







From the Top of Maiden Cliff, the exact reverse of the view on opposite page 

65 



The Lakes The charm of Swiss and 
Scottish scenery is known 
to he (hie to the lakes quite as much as 
to the mountains. The lake is the nec- 
essary complement of the mountain, re- 
flectiii);' Ijack its outline and enhancing 
its beauties. The scarcity of lakes among 
the \\'hite Mountains is the only draw- 
hack to the scenery of that favored re- 





On Megunticook Lake 



ifion, and it was Starr King's wish that 
one of the glens at the foot of Mt. 
Washington should be tilled with a lake, 
in which the noble presidential peaks 
might be mirrored. In Camden there 
is no such drawback, for at the foot of 
nearly every mountain is a loveh' sheet of 
water. Ilosmer's Pond, Mirror Lake, 
Lake t'hickawaukic, and especially Lake 
Megunticook described on the next 
page, are fine examples of lake and 
mountain association. 



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Lake Megunticook The illustrations f>ive hut 
of the mountains. Those 
have locations on hoth, will be attracted to Lake 
turesque islands. Already a fringe of cottages 
wiiose ()ccii[)ants enjoy not only the beautiful 
social reslrictions. IKmc boatini;, bathing and 
and secluded inlets invite to a more intimate ac- 
in all its devious windings in one of Mr. E. B. 
at the foot of the lake. Arrangements for this 
to the lake can be made by telephoning him. 
Itoom or at Willow Farm, l)oth pleasantly sit- 
The Lake Megunticook Association safe- 
tlie lake and invites newcomers to its inem- 




iNeck 



a hint of the great beauty of the lake region back 
who prefer the lakes to the ocean, or wish to 
Megunticook, with its irregular shores and pic- 
extends around the foot and one side of the lake, 
scenery, but the care-free life with its absence of 
lishiiig ai-c at their best, while the nian\' islands 
((uaintance. It is p()ssii)le to traverse the lake 
Uiciiards" motor boats, starting from his cottage 
as well as for taking parties from Camden village 
Dinner or lunch can be iiad at the Oak Tree Tea 
uated on the lake. 

guards the interests of tlie i>r(>i)erty ownei's on 
bership. 'l"he Camden l{eal Instate Agents 



The Big Bouldei on Fernald i 

can give iid'oi'niation regarding lots or remaining building sites at this favored spot. 

Megunticook l{i\er, the outlet of the lake, has a fall of one hundred and fifty i'eet in its three-mile coiuse to tiie sea. Its rapid 
waters, however, ai-e compelled into frequent quietude by a number of dams across it, there being some ten water-power privileges 
alons its course. 




Lake Megunticook and Mountains in X^'inter 

67 




Sunael and Sunshine on Lake Megunticook 
68 




Upper view: '" Hilk-rest "* overlooking IVnol)sc(>t liny, suininer residence of Alls. Henry H. Uradley, W Adams Street. 
Bangor, Me. 

Lower view: "Land's End" on Lake Megunticook, summer residence of Mr. E. E. Richards, 114 State Street, Boston. 
Mass. Its location is also shown on the peninsula on pages 7!2, T.'J and 74. Both estates are for sale or for rent, fully furnished. 

'i"he small view is from Camp Wawenock, Lake Megunticook, summer residence of Di'. Charles A. E. Codman, Philadelphia. 



69 




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Some Lake Megunticook Views 

TO 




Summer Residence of Mr. Henry H. Windsor, Chicago. I . The Selling of the House overlooking Lake Megunticook. 2. The Terraces. ?. The Sightly Verandas 

n 





72 



Lake Megunticook and Mt, Megunticook as viewed from 




/eranda of Residence of Henry H. Windsor. Chicago 



73 




Lake Megunticook from the Mt. Baltic Club House. On the Peninsula is " Land's End," the Estate of Mr. E. E. Richards, Boston 

T4 




Lake Megunlicook and Maiden Cl.lf (ro.n li.e Ml. Bathe Club House. (Th,s vew and the one opposite make a continuous panorama) 



75 




76 




77 




Turnpike Drive — along the Shore of Lake Megunticook 

78 



Maine State Fish Hatchery 

The outlet of Laive ^Megunticook 
is a natural location for a I'ish 
I latcherv. Tlie purity of the water, 
its aeration and uniformity of sup- 
ply g\ye conditions that are ideal 
for breedini;' and distributing young 
fish. At the present time there is 
a yearl}' output of five hundred 
thousand trout and three hundred 
and seventy-five thousand salmon, 
including some \erv rare varieties. 
The fish are fed and cai'ed for in 
the most scientific manner, and the 
interesting processes are cheerfully 
explained by the superintendent, 
who offers visitors every facility for 
seeing the establishment. Across 
the road he has arranged a deer 
park wliich attracts much atten- 
tion. 




1 and 2. Maine State Fish Hatcheiy. at outlet of Lake Megunticool 
3. A By-product, the Superintendent's Deer Park 



79 




Megunticook Golf Club. 1 . Main Assembly Room. 2 and 3. Tennis Courts. 4. The Wide Verandas 



The Megunticook Golf Club Golf was introduced into Camden in the summer of 1898 by Mr. Lawrence Abbott of New 

York, who with the assistance of Mr. Charles T. Gallagher of Boston and other enthusiasts 
laid out a six-hole course on Ogier's Hill. 

Interest in golf increased so rapidly that a club was organized in 1899. It was incorporated in 1901 and moved to its 
present location on Beauchamp Point, where a nine-hole course of twenty-three hundred yards offers U^ both amateurs and pro- 
fessionals the keenest sport. Three more holes were added in tlie fall of 1915. 

The location of the links is one of great natural beauty, with views of the ocean or mountains from every part of it. During 
the season there are golf tournaments daily. Central to the course, on a sightly elevation overlooking the ocean, is a fine club 
house, in size and appointments perhaps e(jual to any in the state. It has a main assembly room (shown in the cut), 38 x !37 
feet, a ladies' parlor or assembly room. .'34 x '-li feet, both with large stone fireplaces, and a reading room and office, 19 x 2SJ feet. 
.\11 of these rooms can be thrown together for dancing or other functions. 

There is a kitchen and lockers, showei- baths, dressing rooms and all the accessories of a high-class club house, including 
a competent chef and assistants, for the convenience of members and their guests. 

During the summer months the club house is the center of much social life, being esjiecially popular with the younger set, 
who utilize its facilities for all the usual forms of summer enjoyment. 

On the wide-covered verandas at all times of the day may be found members and their guests, who while not entering actively 
into golf or tennis use the club house as a general meeting place, greatly promoting that informal social life and intercourse 
which tlie club aims to foster. 

Five tennis courts and a clock putting green adjoin the club house. A chauffeurs' club and caddy house with fireplace, 
reading room, toilet, tables for cards, etc., serves further to complete the appointments of this exceptional country club. 

\'isitors. or those renting sununer cottages, can enjoy the privileges of the clul) through introduction by members, or by 
direct application to the secretary. 

The officers for 1915-1 fi are Chauncey Keep, President: \\'. .1. Curtis. Nice-President; A. H. Chatfield. Treasurer; and 
Kev. Henry Jones, Camden. Me., Secretary. 



81 




Lily Pond lives up to its Name 



Lily Pond, one mile from Camden, is in tlie town of 
IJocivport, t'ornierl}' a part of Camden, as 
are tlie \ iews on pages 84 to 100 inclusive, and some 
others on the earlier pages of the book. The two towns 
have a connnon interest in co-operating with summer 
residents and are practically one in this relation. The 
map in the hack part of the book shows the town lines 
and how generously each is provided with shore front, 
mountains and lakes. 

The towTi of Rockport was set off from ( 'amden, Feb. 
^5, LS91. At that time its interests were largely indus- 
trial. Its (|uarries, still operated on a large scale, pro- 
duce yearh' over three hinidred and fifty thousands casks 
of lime, noted for its high quality and shipped to all 
parts of the country. 

For a long period Rockport has harvested from Lily 
Pond some forty thousand tons of ice annually, which 
has the reputation of being the best ice cut in Maine. 
The village and harbor of Rockport are more fully re- 
ferred to on page 7. 



The Lakes of Camden and Rockport Mountain summits give the most pleasing \iews of the lakes. I'rom Maiden Cliff or 

Bald Mountain it is Lake Megunticook that monopolizes the view. From Heech Hill, 
Lake Chickawaukie is the one particular gem ; but it is from Ragged Mountain that the greatest number of lakes can be seen. 
The waters of two lakes touch its sides, while in the middle distance and beyond are beautiful tracts of water dotting the land- 
scape or winding through it in many directions. The ascent of Ragged Mountain should be made just to get these lake views 
if for no other purpose. The trail up this mountain is described on page 62. 



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I . Mr. Hennen Jennings, Washington, D. C. 2, Mr. Sidney Jennings, New "I'ork City. 3. " Blueberry Hill," Mrs. Frederick Forchheimer, Ml. Auburn, Cincinnati, Ohio 

4. Crowley Farm, Captain John G. Crowley. Boston 



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' Aldermere." Summer Residence of Mr. A. H. Chatfteld. Cmcmnati. Ohk 

8+ 




' Stormont." Summer Residence of Mr. L. B. Ault. Elnihurst, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio 

85 




' Lyndonwood," Summer Residence of Mr. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, Philadelphia, Pa. 

86 




" Lyndonwnod. " the Entrance Front 

87 




' Weatherend," Summer Residence of Mr, John Gribbel, Philadelphia, Pa. View from the Grounds, The Setting of the House 



88 




■■ Weatherend." 1 and 3. The Western Fronl and Southern End. 2. The Eastern Front and Service End of the Hous 

89 





' Beech Nut." Rock Cabin on Beech Hill. 600 feel elevation. Mr. John Gribbel, Philadelphia, Pa. I and 2. The'Cabin. 3. Entrance. 4. The Sunset View 

90 






Rockport Harbor and Thert-abouts 

91 





' Wawenock." Summer Reaidence of Prof. E. H. Sneath, 285 Whitney Avenue. New [Haven, Conn. 



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Vl&WJ" ON ESTATE OF 




I. TheOtr.in J Kint J I .' "ikitit; auuth li'jiu tlie Piazza. 3. Tlie Lntrance Driveway. 4. Looking north from Piazza 

93 




Rockport Harbor, Pleasure and Businesa come into close touch here 



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Beauchamp Point - " Orchard Farm." Summer Residence of its owner. Mrs. Charles W. Henry 

95 




Characteristic Views at Beauchatnp Point. Mrs. C. W. Henry's Yacht " Wissahickon ' 

96 




Views on the Beauchamp Point Estate of Mrs. Charles W. Henry of Philadelphia. I . One of the Cottages on the Estate. 2 and 5. Summer House. 3. \'acht Anchorage 

4. A Driveway on the Estate 



97 





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Some Beauchamp Point Contrasts. Country and Seashore are both unusually picturesque at this point 



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Some Rockport Roads and Streets. 1. The Winding Road to Beauchamp Point. 2. .A Countr>' Road and Old Time Rail Fence. 3. Union Street. 4. Spear Street 

09 



Drives The whole country is full of interest 

^^^^^ to the motorist. Roads have been im- 
proved and new ones opened up for his benefit 

and pleasure. They wind in and out among the 

mountains, run along the shores of numerous 

lakes, or in easy grades clind) the hills with views 

all the way up and a sudden surprise at the top. 

Of the inland drives, the Turnpike Road is 

the best known. It follows the shores of 

Lake Megunticook, with the precipices of 

the mountain almost overhanging it on 

one side and the clear waters of the lake 

almost touching it on the other. Much of 

this road was blasted out of the solid rock. 
It was finished in 180.5, but widened in 
1915. At its upper end Maiden Clitf rises 
seven hundred feet above the lake, its siun- 
mit being reached by trail or carriage road 
as shown on the map. From this elevation 

many beautiful views are to be had in every direction. See pages 65 
and 70. The cross marks the spot where in 1864 a young lady lost 
her life by falling from the cliffs — the only fatality connected with 
the moLin tains. The drive to Hosmer's Pond, around Ragged Moun- 
tain and Mirror Lake, takes one into the heart of the mountains, 
while for longer drives those over Appleton Ridge or around Alford 
Lake are to be connnended. 




Drive Up Mt. Battle 



The ^fir.H drive one should take is to the sum- 
mit of Mt. Battle, over the well-kept road 



Head of Turnpike Road and a Lincolnville Center Street 



leading there. This reveals the beauties of the bay and lakes, which 

need just that elevation to bring them out. At the same time the general topography of the town is seen and the remaining 

drives are made more intelligible. 

100 



Belfast Road Drive The well-kiiowii Bel- 

fastlloatl runs along the 
seaward slope of the mountains to Helf'ast. It 
follows the coast, lookinj;' down into the blue 
waters of Penobscot Hay on one side or up to 
the crest of tiie nioinitains on the other. At 
Liiicolnville Beach, Duck Trap and North- 
port, branch roads lead up into the movmtains 
and hills of a charnnng hinterland. 'I'he roads 
in this inland country are generally good, 
opening up many long distance routes of great 
scenic beauty. Many days can be delight- 
fully spent in exploring tliis attractive hill 
countrv, crossing and recrossing the lesser 
mountains in different places, each day's ex- 
periences having a fresh novelty of its own. 
]\lanv who go there once are sure to go again 
and again. From Belfast there are the 
regular oHicial automobile routes to ]}ar 
Harbor, Bangor. Augusta. VVaterville and 
Poland Spring. The forty-ti\e different Cam- 
den drives assure the owner of an automobile 
a full summer's pleasure. 'I'hose who ilo not 
bring their cars can arrange with the sever;il 
garages or with the public carriage men to 
accommodate them. 



1. On the Meadows Road. Rockland 
Residence of Ex. U. S. Senator Gardiner 

2. Turnpike Cliffs 

3. Duck Trap Bridge 




101 



Climate The mountain and sua air in combination is full of liealth-i;i\ ing vitality. Those who foine here for strength and vigor 
are sure to get it; those who have led a listless sunnner life in other places find themselves compelled into activity 
here as the hi-acing. tonic effect of the climate is realized. This is happily alluded to hy Dr. Lyman .\l)l)ott in this appre- 
ciative lettei- : 

Neu Youk. 
Letter of Dr. Lyman Abbott To me no place can he ijuiteso attractive as my home among the Highlands of the Hudson, but 

that is partly because it is home. Camden stands next, and in its rare combination of mountain, 
sea and inland lake, and its combined advantages for driving, walking, fishing and sailing, and above all in the tonic of its 
climate, I really know of no place which (|uite eijuals it. Lv.man Aiiiiorr. 

Letter of Chief Justice White The beneficial effect of Camden's climate is known within the precincts of the T'nited States 
^=^^=^^^^=^=^=^^^= Supreme Court, Washington, as this letter from Chief Justice Edward ]). White shows : 

We all enjoyed and derived gi-eat benefit from the sunnner spent in Camden. Its invigorating climate, the unsurpassed 
nobilit}' and picturesqueness of its scenery, combining ocean, lake and mountain; its opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, sailing 
on the bay, or boating and fishing on the lakes; its many beautiful and diversified drives, and its interesting and kindly people, 
as well as the comforts and conveniences of life which it affords, all condjine to render Camden one of the most enjoyable and 
beneficial places to spend the sunnner in I know of. EnwARO 1). Wurri;. 



The Air of Camden The air of Camden is remarkably dry for a seashore 
town. Even the occasional fogs are comparatively 
free from lunnidity. The fog area is a very narrow one. Two and one- 
half miles beyond the harbor brings one back of the mountains, where there 
is a complete change of scene and entire immunity from fog. The absence 
of dampness in clothing, Ijooks and furnishings is very noticeable in the 
Camden cottages. 



Churches Camden's churches include Congregational, JSaptist, Episcopal, 
~ Methodist. Christian Scienceand Roman Catholic. A new Young- 
Men's Christian Association Building will be finished in the spring of 191 (i. 




Where the Sail Boats await You 



102 




Fishing l-'or tVesh water fishing', Lake Meguiitii'ook will be found to Ije iiuite satisfiU'tory. 
Alaiiy suniiiier residents go there daily, and the rivalry among the anglers keeps up 
the interest in the sport witliout seriously depleting the lake. Some good catches, however, 
preserve the high reputation of the lake as a fishing ground, and during the winter some 
record sizes of trout and bass are taken. There is good ice fishing here and on Lily I'ond. 

Salt water fishing is good off the Sherman's Point locks. with deep sea fishing a few- 
miles out. The shores abound in clams, and lobsters are taken along the harbor and coast. 
Occupants of cottages near the water have no ditiiculty in supplying the table with finely 
Havoreil lobsters taken witliin one hundred feet from the shore. 

Bathing Contrary to the gciiei-al impression, the liathing in Camden is delightful and 
is indulged in regularly the same as at places farther south. Tlu' purity of 
tlie water and its temperature, which is just right for the best tonic effect, cond)ine to make 
i)athing popular here. Nearly every shore estate has its 
private bathhouse and float. 

Yachting Center Ueing midway between Hoothbayand 
Bar Harbor, Camden is a natural 



Cascade - Outlet of Lake Megunticook 



stopping place for nearly all the large and small yachts 
cruising in eastern waters. It has excellent facilities for coaling steam yachts, and is, per- 
haps, the best place east of Boston for yachts to fit out. 'I'he Camden Yacht Huilding and 
Marine Railway Company is an excellent place for overhauling or repairing, many Boston 
and New York yachts utilizing it in this way, while their owners enjoy the scenety of 
Camden and the hospitality of its summer homes or clubs. 

Public Library The Camden I'ublic Library, with over 7.(K)() volumes and a reading room, 
has the disadvantage of occupying rented ipiarters. It is greatly appreci- 
ated by summer guests, to whose liberality it owes much. A l)uilding fund has been started 
and it is hoped that a desirable lot and a library building is a near possibility. 

Public Spirit is exemplified in the jioaid of Trade and other organizations for the bettei- 



ment of Camden in all directions, and in the CidikIiii Ileiitld. the weekly paper, 
which is loyal in its advocacy of measures for promoting the public good. 




Cascade — " Seabrook " 
Estate of Mr. John J. Collins 



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Boating on Lake or Ocean, Each with a Mountain Background 



The Elm-shaded Village Streets 
1. Elm Street. 2. High Street 



104 



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Even the Industries of this Region are Picturesque 

The (K-ean-goiiig tug, " l''re(l Iv Iticliards, "^ and two stwl harnt-s en route h> New York with sixteen thousand barrels of 
lime, each, representing the oldest and largest industry of this region. The Rockland .V Itoekport Lime Co., the largest in 
New England, operates seven such barges, insuring the delivery of freshly burned lime to the market centers at regular intervals. 
In 1915 the shipments aggregated 1,!200,()0() barrels. A superior (juality of high calcium limerock comes from the quarries of 
Kockland, Kockport and Camden, \vhich is burned in fifty kilns of modern type served by connecting i-ailroads with o\er five 
hundreil cars. 

A modern discharging plant facilitates the distribution of coal to the kilns, and its advantages are extended to other users 
in the nearl)y cities and towns as well as the neighlwring islands. \ isitors uill find the ijuarries and works ver\- picture.sque 
and interesting. The far-famed Jacob's (^)uarry is less than a mile from the \illage. 



10.5 



Landscape Gardening The arrangement of grounds. 

with trees and shrubbery for 
the best landscape gardening effects, is a feature of the 
newer as well as the old time Camden estates. The climate 
and tlie faxoring sea air seem to give an added impetus to 
the gardens and to the velvetv lawns and rich, dense 
shrubbery. On one Camden estate the roadside has been 
cultivated for quite a distance with roses, vines and shrub- 
l)ery extending to the edge of the town road. The tine 
spirit of owner and public alike is expressed in the fol- 
lowing signs along the way: "The flowers and shrub- 
bery along this roadside are under the protection of the 
public." 

The Camden Garden Club The widespread interest in 

gardens in Camden is re- 
flected ill the Garden Club, an organization formed to 
cultivate the art of gardening in its fullest sense, to- 
gether with the development and preservation of the 
beautiful in and about Camden, and the promotion of 
ci\ic betterment. It invites to its active or honorary 
membership those willing to co-operate in the attainment 
of these ends. The Club meets once in three weeks 
throughout the year. Open meetings are frequent! v 
iield, and many informing lectures have been given. 
School gardens, too, have been introduced, and a shelf 
of ganlen books provided in a corner of the I'ublic 
I-ibrary. The Club officers for 191o are : President, 
Miss Emma Sewall Alden ; First Vice-1'resident, Mrs. 
Carrie 1). Hodgman ; Second \ ice-President, Miss Ide- 
lette Carpenter; Secretary, Mrs. Alice Cushing 'I'ufts : 
Treasurer. Miss Juliet Patterson. 




Types of Gardens and House Surroundings 



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Perry Homestead. Upper Elm Street. Camden, Mrs, John R. Prescott. Newtonville. Mass. When not occupied by owner the house is for rent fully furnished 



A line fxanipk' 1)1' .1 ( 'oIdih.iI it^i(U'iK-e "liicli h.is heeii in llii' |)reseiit ouiiei-^ t'aiiiih o\i'i- si\1\' vcais. Uecently ruiiioileled 
and refuniished in keeping with its attrai-ti\e Colonial eliaracter. Six fireplaces, eight chaniheis, two baths, laundry, stable or 
garage, vegetable and Hower gardens, orchard and many beautiful shade trees. For photos, plans, etc., address ownei-as above. 



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General Henry Knox for whom the County is named 



Historical Camden's first settler was James Richards, who came here in 1T()9 and 
built a cabin not far from the present Opera House. Amon^- the next set- 
tlers are the familial- names of Thr)rndike, Ogier. Ilosmer, Hodgman, Uillingham, Katon 
and Barrett, all living to a good old age. The town was incorporated in 1791 and 
named for Lord Camden, who in Parliament had vigorously opposed England's policy 
towards the American colonies. His prominence as Lord Chief Justice and Lord High 
Chancellor further associates our town w ith a most distinguished name. 

On the opposite page is his portrait and that of the present Lord Camden, born in 
1H7S2 and, by the deatli of his father, succeeding to tlie title in the same year. The 
portrait shows him in the uniform of Lord Lieutenant of Kent, England. His extensive 
country seat, Bayham Abbey, is one of his three residences, indicating a material pros- 
perity which every resident of Camden will rejoice in. It is interesting to know 
that an important part of Lord Camden's estate is a valuable district of London known 
as "Camden Town," which derives its name from him. Here he has carried out a 
far-reaching plan of development, transforming an unattractive, conniionplace district 

into one of broad streets and fine regular buildings. Lord Camden is now with his regiment in the Mediterranean in the 

midst of the fiercest fighting of the "great war." 

(ieneral Henry Knox, Washington's favorite general luid Secretary of 

War, came to this region in 1794, liaving actjuired by marriage and by 

piu'chase large tracts of valuable laml. Tlie next year he brought workmen 

from Boston and built " Montpelier," a magnificent house for those days. 

near the spot in Thomaston where Weymouth, the earliest European voyager 

in these parts, is said to have landed. Here he entertained lavishly and lived 

tile life of a great landed proprietor mitil his deatji in 1S()(). The above 

is a copy of tlie portrait of Knox which hangs in the Boston Museum of 

Line Arts, and the photograph of " Montpelier" is tVom a painting owned 

in Rockland. 

Camden is fortunate in having its annals written by one of its promi- 
nent townsmen, Hon. Reuel Robinson, whose History of Camden and Rock- 
port brought down to 1907. and extending to over six hundred pages, is a 




model of its kind. 



" MontpeUer," the Mansion House of General Knox in Thomaston 



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I. The First Lord Camden, born 1713, died 1794, 3. John Charles Pratt, the present Lord Camden. 2. Bayham Abbey. Kent. England, the Prmcipal Country Seal of the Family 

The Fine Elizabethan Mansion was built in 1870 by the Father of the Present Marquis 



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The Dillingham Cottages This attractive group of cottages is located on Dil- 

lingham Point, a private park of ten acres, with 
water on three sides. The view on the opposite page shows their general appear- 
ance, and their nearness to the water is indicated in the large cuts on pages ^ and 
.'51. The various occupants of these cottages ha\e added much to the social life 
of the community. Some of them have bought and built for themselves and so 
become permanently identified with Camden. \\'ith the exception of " Are- 
(|uipa, " all of the cottages are for rent: 

"The Pointed l'"irs "" : ten chambers, four baths. 
"Oak Ledge " : eight chambers, three baths, 
"(ii'ay Lodge"': seven chambers, two baths. 
" The Birches "" : six chambers, one bath. 
" Fernlea "' ; six chambers, two baths. 



' Arequipa." F-dwin F. Dillingham 



All of these cottages are located and planned with a view to maximum sum- 
mer comfoi't. There are wide piazzas, fireplaces and tasteful furnishings ; elec- 
tric lights, running water, cellars, sanitary plumbing and a complete system of 
sewerage ai'e among the important essentials pro- 
vided, while a private tennis court, a [irivate wharf and bath houses give the cottagers the enjoyment of 
these sunmier pleasures under exceptional conditions. Plans and full information turnished on applica- 
tion to Mr. E. L. Dillingham, 597 I'ifth Avenue, Ntv\ York. 

"Arequipa" was the first summei- cottage in Camden, and its owner, yiv. Ivlwin V. Dillingham of 
IJangor. Me., and family have spent thirty-five consecutive seasons here. See page 37. 




Rdwin F- , Diltingham 



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The Dillingham Cottages. 1 . Pointed Firs. 2. Oak Ledse. 3. Fernlea 4, The Birches. 5. Gray Lodge 

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At Norlhport — Northport Inn and Village Green 



Belfast Colonial Homes are very attractive 



A Century Old Country Home 



Lincolnville Beach six miles from Camden. A ramliliiig, elm-shaded street, bordered on one side hy old-time villap;e houses 
and on the other by the shelving beach, constitutes its only thoroughfare. The Fir Tree Tea and Gift 
Shop, opposite the beach, «ill pleasantly beguile the passing autoist. 

Northport Harbor and Keach, eight miles beyond Lincolnville, via the new state road, is a continuation of the beautiful shore 
drive. Travelers should time their visit to include one of the Northport Inn's famous dinners, which 
attract so many people during the summer season and are so well known to motorists in particular. 

Belfast Belfast, the shire town of Waldo County, is four miles beyond Northport and is rich in examples of Colonial homes, 
with spacious, well-kept grounds indicating a prosperity both of the past and present. The return to Camden can be 
made by way of Lincolnville Center, a typical country \ illage. From here to Camden is by way of Wiley's Corner and the Hope 
Road following the shores of the lake. The well-known Oak Tree Tea Room invites one to stop not only for the tea and other 
good cheer, but for the beautiful view across the lake at this point. Boats can be had for exploring this part of the lake or for 
fishing. From here there is a direct route to Camden following the lake and river. If desired, the return from Lincolnville 
Center to Camden can be made by way of the turnpike road. 



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L.ncolnv.Ue Beach, e.gh. ni.les above Camden along shore, i . The Distant Camden Moun.ams. 2 and 3, The Beach and Residence of Weihng.on L. Hallett. Brooklme. Mass. 

4. The Down-hill Entrance to the Village 



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The SamOsel Hotel. Rockland Breakwater. Penobscot Bay. Me. 
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The SamOsel Hotel, One of the Putting Greens 



Visitors to the well-known .Mount Kinro House and Poland Sprin;i;' House, anionj;- the lakes and woods of .Maine, will be f;lad 
to know that these houses are supplemented hv the SamOset in a seashore location uneijualed bv any on the Maine coast and 
under the same general super\ision. 

Occupving the crest of a gentle slope seventy-five feet above the Bay ;uid one thousand feet back from it, the SamOset com- 
mands beanHfid \ lews of ocean and islands, mountains and countryside, while its highly de\eloped private grounds of two hun- 
dred acres foi-ni a fitting setting for the hotel itself. 

This location gives it desired prixacv, while it is easily accessible through the Maine Ccnlral Railroad, which has its terminus 
at Rockland, two miles distant, \vhei-e the SamOset motor-bus meets all trains. There are through parlor and sleeping cars 
direct to and from Boston and .New York in nuinero\is express trains daily. At Rockland also converge steamers from Boston, 
and the SamOset, too, is a conspicuous station on the map of the famous Maine coast automobile I'oute. The park-like grounds 
are ti'a\ersed bv winding ilrivewavs, woodland and shore paths, and there is a private pier for sail and row boats and motor 
launches with bathing facilities. A private golf course, garage, stable for private or public mounts and tennis courts sug- 
gest some of the outdoor pleasures, while a skilled orchestra and all the best adjuncts to indoor sununer enjoyment give that 
completeness to the SamOset's ei|uipn)ent for which it is so noted. 

For an artistic booklet anil other information, address the Ricker Hotel Company, Portland. Me. 




Rockland Harbor and Breakwater. Hotel SamOset. Warrenton Park. Camden Mountains 

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Trolley Rides Althouyh t'anulen roads are given over to drix - 
iiiij or niotoriiii;'. many attraetive trips can be 
made bv the electrics of the Hoci<land, Thomaston \- Camden 
Street Raihvay. For a short trip the ride to the Lime Quarries, 
Lily Pond and Uockport is very interesting. The older (|iiar- 
ries tVoui uiiich so nnich line lime rock has been taken are ver\' 
deep anil are still actively operated. At Kockport tiie lime rock 
is burned in patent kilns along the harbor's edge and visitors are 
welcomed to see the processes. A few miles beyond liockport 
the railway company has created Oakland Park, — a high-class 
seashore amusement resort of seventy-two acres, — where the best 
forms of summer amusement can be enjoyed in the midst of siu'- 
roundings of great natural beauty. Just befoi'e reaching Rockland 
the cars come to the top of the hill overlooking Glen Cove and 
the western half of I'enobscot Hay. The view of W.irreiiton 
Park is particularly tine from this spot. A little beyond the 
Power Station a i-oad to this Park branches off to the left, leading 
to the several finely located houses of the Smith Krothers, includ- 
ing "Clifford Lodge" shown on this page. (Also see page (i. ) I'rom Kocklantl there is a side trip to the Highlands with its 
remarkable (|uarries, some of them over three hundred feet deep. HeyoTid Jtockland the road runs to Thomaston with its v\i(le. 
park-like streets and Colonial houses. This place was the home of (ieneral Henry Knox of |{evolutionary fame. His ])ortrait and 
house are shown on page 1()!S. The .Maine State Prison is here and can be seen by visitors. .\ steamer can be taken at Thomas- 
ton for Friendship and Monhegan. The electrics continue on to Warren, seventeen miles tVom C.imden, the road following the 
Georges River, which is associated with the earliest voyagers to the Penobscot region. The route is of great natural beauty and 
a day can be pleasantly spent on this trip. Another fine trip fVom Rockland is to South 'I'homaston, by the Rockland, 
Thomaston and St. (ieorge l{ailway. Still another trip is to Crescent Reach, which has become ijuite an extensive cottage com- 
munity. OwKs Head is near Crescent Reach and shoidd be included in this trip. Crescent Reach is rioted for the tish dinners 
served there, many making the trip just for that. Special cars for any trips can be chai'tered for the day or evening at 
reasonable rates bv private parties. 



Clifford Lodge." Mr, Benj. F. Smith. Jameson's Point 



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Camden a Base for Numerous Sailing and Automobile Trips It is impossihle to give in detail the outinss and trips that can 

l)e planned with Caniden as a hase. Its ceTitral location affords 
opportunities to study the whole coast, both by water and land. The tine anchorage of its harbor and the very complete 
accommodations of its yacht club house and pier greatly facilitate every form of sailing. Penobscot Bay with its scores of pic- 
turesque islands is right at hand, and many days can be devoted to cruising among them, returning to Caniden at night from 
most of tliese trip-i. Islesboro or Dark Harbor. Pulpit Harbor, Rockland Breakwater. OwPs Head, Northport and Belfast are 
about an hour's sail by motor laimch. 

The upper reaches of Penobscot Bay. Castine, Eggemoggin Reach, Isle an Haut, North Haven and the famous Fox Island 
Thoroughfare are examples of all-day trips, while Bar Harboi- and Boothbay are almost as easily accessible. All of these are 
well-known names to yachtsmen. 

The up-river trip through the Highlands of Penobscot River to Bangor and a ride to Oldtown, twelve miles above Bangor 
to the United States Indian Reservation, are of great inteiest. 

Camden has an outer and an inner harbor (see page !31 ). The latter is entirely land locked with a depth of water sufficient to 
allow the large steam yachts to come alongside the yacht club pier, or to berth at any of the wharves where coal, water, gasoline 
and other supplies can be taken on. The outer harbor, covering a square mile (see pages 15 and 18), is well land locked, with 
good anchorage for yachts of any draft, the holding ground being excellent. 

All the foregoing is without prejudice to the unusual oppoi'tunities Camden offers for walking trips over mountain trails, along 
country roads, or to many points on the shore. To many the walking expeiiences are the most enjoyable at the time and loom 
up the largest in retrospect. Tiiose who enjoy horseback riding will find the Caniden roads and b\-paths well suited to this form 
of outdoor activity. 

From Rockland there are numerous watei' trips, the finest being bv the early morning sfeamer to Bar Harbor. Northeast, 
Southwest and Seal Harbors, by way of North Haven and Deer Island Thoroughfares, giving four hours at Bar 
Harbor and returning the same day. Other delightful trips are by the Castine Line, the Blue Hill Line, the Sedgwick Line, 
and the \inalha\en Line. Also the outside line to ^latinicus, the farthest from the mainland of any of the islands, a trip which 
will appeal to those who most enjoy the open sea. Apply to Kastern S. S. Corp. agent, Rockland, Me., for folders and time tables. 

Automobile Trips to Bar Harbor, Moosehead Lake. Poland Spring and the White Mountains are readily made from Camden 



The automobile route from Boston to Camden is ovei- the splendid state road to Portland. Detours can be made for the 
Marblehead and Cape Ann routes, and at Portsmouth for the York Harbor and Ogunquit route. 

From Portland the route is by Brunswick and Bath «ith f'eriy to \\"oolwich and then state road to Rockland and Camden. 
At this writing some sections of the state roads ai'e not fullv finished. 




JHE. 



Dotted line indicates Kasteni Steamship ('Drporation 
route, Boston to Camden, Uantjor and Hai- Ilailior. 

Hea\ v black line indicates Boston iV Maine and Maine 
Central R.R. route to Rockland. The automobile route 
tollows in the main the line of the railroads, but the auto- 
mobile maps should be referred to for this. From Rock- 
land to New York the rail route is \ ia ]5ath. Portland. 
l)o\er. I.ouell. Worcester and New IIa\en. 



HOW TO REACH CAMDEN 

F'rom New York, all Rail, via New Haven and Worcester, I'ort- 
lan<l and Rockland. Leave Grand Central Ternnnal 7.!35 i'.m. (Sun- 
days. 7.15 I', ji. ), arrive in Rockland 9.50 A..M. Through sleeping car. 
with dining car serving breakfast. Leave Rockland dailv for New 
\'ork at 5. 15 I'. M. 

From New York, by Steamer, via Eastern Steamship Corporation, 
Maine Steamship Line, leaving Pier 19, North River (foot of Warren 
Street), for Portland. Tuesdays, 'I'hursdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m. 
Returning lea\e Franklin Wharf. Portland, on the same days at 6. -SO v. m. 
During the summer (June 19 to September 11. 191(i, inclusive) a day 
trip is operated in each directio7i, steamer.s leaving New York and 
Portland on Mondays at 10. .'30a.m. At Portland, steamer Monhegan 
leaves Franklin Wharf for Rockland Tuesdaxs, Tliursdays and Satiu'days 
at T A.M.. arriving at Rockland 4.^5() r. \i. 

From New York, by Steamers of the Eastern Steamship Corpora- 
tion, .Metropolitan Line, operating the splendid express passenger 
steamers Massachusetts and Bunker Hill, direct to Boston, thence 
Bangor Line to Camden as below. Tiu'ough tickets are sold from New 
\ ork. Thev will be in service for the summer season from May '■2'^ to 
Septend)er 30. From New York leave Pier 18, North River, every day 
.it 5 I'.M. : returning leave India A\'harf. Boston, same days and hour. 

From Boston, by Steamer, \ia Eastern Steamship Corporation, 
B.mgor Line, steamers Camden antl Belfast leave India \\'harf every 
week day at 5 r. .\i. and daily from last of June to middle of September, 
arriving at Camden, the second stop, about 6 a.m. Staterooms should 
be engaged well in advance. 

From Boston, all Rail, via Boston <S: Maine R.R. and Maine Cen- 
tral R.Ii.. with through parlor cars and through sleeper to Rockland. 
Leaving North Station, Boston, at 9 a.m., 1.15 and 10 r. m. Latter 
train during sunnner .season only. 

From Portland, all Rail, via Maine Central R.R., four day trains 
• uid one night train, with sleepei' to Rockland. 

Passengers arriving at Rockland by railroad or in- steamer Mon- 
hegan can take electrics for Camden, checking trunks on the baggage 
car at Rockland. Aboxe time tables are ba.sed on preliminary 
scheiiules. Travelers sliould .-dwaxs consult latest time tables. 



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Information for Intending Visitors to Camden 

It is assumeil that niaiiv persons reading tliis book would not onh- like to know how to get to Camden, but also the most 
desirable places to stop en route, and what Camden hotels, boarding houses, garages, etc., to write to for accommodations. The 
following references are made not for advertising patronage, but as being helpful to those plaiuiing a visit or a summer's sojourn 
in Camden. 



Where to Stop in Boston when en route for Camden. It would 
be difficult to find a st()])ping place offering the numerous advantages 
of the Copley-Plaza Hotel. Its exclusive yet convenient location on 
beautiful C'opley Scpiare ajipeals very strongly. The hotel occuj)ies 
the site of the old Museum of Fine Arts, and it will be recalled that 
it is directly o])pf)site the Boston Public Library and the famous 
Trinity Church. While the Copley-Plaza is young in comparison 
with the many other Boston hotels, it has had a wonderful growth, due 
to its excellent, distinctive service, efficient management and most 
moderate cliarges. 

The Bangor House. Those apj)roaching Camden from the north, 
or going uj) the river from Camden, will naturally stop over at Bangor 
for a night or more, and the Bangor House is connnended for such a 
sojourn. It has an elevated location on a line residential street, is 
metropolitan in its a])])ointments and service, and has the largest and 
best-equipped fireproof garage connected with any hotel in Maine, 
also a large branch garage at North East Harbor. It is an ideal 
])lace to make excursions or automobile runs to and from Mt. Desert, 
Moosehead Lake, Poland Spring, Camden and the SainOset at 
Rockland Breakwater. 

The Thorndike Hotel, centrally located in Rockland, is recom- 
mended to those on their way to and from C'aniden. Aiiti)mobilists 
or train passengers, arriving late in the afternoon, can spend the night 
comfortably at the Thorndike and proceed on their way to Camden 
or the Islands at their convenience. Summer cottagers who come 
down in the winter or s])ring to look after their Camden or Rockport 
properties will find this overnight plan an excellent one. The owner- 
ship and management of the Thorndike are in high-class hands, 
attracting to it the most desirable kind of summer and winter ])atron- 
age. A modern grill room — the finest this side of Boston — will 
appeal to automobilists and others en route. 



Whitehall, a tirst-dass sunnner hotel, has exceptional location, 
appointments and management. It is but half a mile from the busi- 
ness disti'ict on the state highway, nearly two hundred feet aliove the 
sea, which it overlooks. The nn)untains are directly back of it, while 
some of the finest estates in t'amden are around it. Inside the 
house the acconnnodations are modern, comfortable and homelike. 
All floors are hard wood and a majority of the rooms have ])rivate 
baths. The puldic rooms include lobby, parlor, library and card and 
writing rooms. The dining rooms include main, private, maids', 
chauffeurs' and children's dining rooms. The verandas have an area 
of four thousand s(piare feet. Whitehall accommodates ninety to 
one hundred guests and is under the ownership and management of 
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Elmore, who may be addressed for booklets and 
rates. See cut on page Al. 

Hotel Lafayette, Portland, Me. Many tourists and summer 
residents en route for Camden stop over in Portland for a few days. 
The stay in Portland will be much heightened if it be made at the 
Hotel Lafayette, which ranks as the finest all-the-year-i'ound house 
east of Boston. Situated on an elevated location in Portlaiul's exclu- 
sive section, it is in the ])ath of constant sea breezes, and yet but a 
few minutes' ride to the trains or steamers. Its ap))ointments, cuisine 
and service are of the highest class. 

Mountain View House. V. (). Martin, |)roi)rietor. Open from 
.lune 1'.") to (Jctolier 1. High elevation, giving tine views of moun- 
tains and liay. See jjages l.'i and IS of this book for the outlook 
from the Mountain View piazza. Perfect drainage. Mr. Martin 
each year adds to the attractions of the hovise and locality. It is 
near the shore, convenient to the golf links, yacht (dub and all the 
siunmer activities of the place. A jjamphlet further describing the 
house and its advantages will gladly be mailed by Mr. Martin. 



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Information for Intending Visitors to Camden — Continued 



The Elms, newly ifiiovatfil and luvnislu'd ami iukUt entiifly iirw 
ownership and niauagenient, is now o]ien tor snninier and winter 
guests. Located opposite the new jxist ottice. with fine views of 
harhor and mountains, and surrounded by Vieautiful elms. Close to 
elet'tric cars and near steamers for u]) river points. Motor Iius meets 
Boston and Bangor steamers. J. A. Duane, proprietor. 



The Homestead. A select summer hoarding jilace on High 
Street, overlooking the sea, right in the jiath of the summer lu-eezes 
and within five mimites' walk to the shore. I^ess than ten minutes 
to jHist office and electrics. Has modern conveniences, airy rooms 
neatly furnished, hroad veranda, electric lights and two dining rooms 
— one with small tables. The Homestead table is in keejiing with 
its other attractions. The house is open the year round, thus accom- 
modating those who come before or after the regular sea.son. For 
booklet and terms aildrcss the ]iro])rietor, Mrs. Kmma B. Long. 



Stahl Cottage, ■">•") Mountain Street. A i|Hir(. home-like house in 
an elevated location at the foot of Mt. Baltic. Limited iuiml>er of 
summer guests can be accommodated at more moderate rates than 
usual. There are beautiful walks in many directions. The trail up 
Mt. Battie starts a short distance from the house, and the Turn])ike 
Road, following the river anil commanding continuous views of the 
mountain ranges, is near by. Ten mimites' walk to ]iost ottice and 
wharves. We are jiermitted to refer to former guests as to accom- 
luodations and service. House has all modern conveniences. 



Bakery and Ice Cream. i'.urkett l!rotln'rs' liakery on Mechanic 
Street is extrenudy pojiidar with the summer residents, with whom 
they have a large trade. All kinds of bread, fancy cakes, pastry and 
ice cream are delivered daily (Sundays iniluded). Their sanitary 
bakery is fitted with u])-to-d;ite nuichinery and is in operation day 
and night. Ice-cream tables in connection with the bakery. 



The Ocean View Tea Room. A picturesipie bungalow nearly 
opposite the Soldiers' Monument serves regular ilinners, afternoon 
teas and dainty luncheons or special dinners to order. Its broad 
verandas overlooking the harhor also accommodate tables and can be 
reserved for jirivate dinner parties and for dancing. Yachting and 
automobile ])arties can j)lace orders to be served at any time indicated. 
Special catering at houses, including dishes and service. Sunnner 
lesidents can take their meals here while o))ening their cottages. 
Mrs. .lobn \\'adsw(utb. Tcdejihonc. 4S 4. 



Summer Board. Ihosc looking fiU' satisfactory summer board 
in an elevated location, (dose to the mountain and overlooking the 
sea, will be interested to know that the McKay House, No. - Spring 
Street, Camden, will again be ojien the coming season. Its location 
in the midst of mountain and ocean scenery and its excellent repu- 
tation for service make it a most desiral)le home for summer .sojourn- 
eis. Being but a half mile to the ])Ost office, wharves and electric 
cars, it is in easy touch with all the sunnner activities of the jdace. 
Miss Hattie R. Church, projuictor. 



Willow Farm, ))leasantly located at the northern end of Lake 
Mcgunticook. is a iio|)ular country-side sunnner home, with accom- 
modations for twenty guests. For ])articulars address J. S. Mullin, 
Lincolnvillc, Me. The farm, of some one hundred acres, extends 
from the town road to the lake, and with very little outlay would 
make an i<leal summer estate with mountain and lake environment. 
Mr. Mullin also has a twenty-tive acre lot bordeiing on the lake, 
which is for sale in lots to suit the pundiaser. It is an undevelo])ed 
tract, and km)\vn as " Lygonia Park." (See J)ages 71.' and 7,'i. ) 



Ice Cream and Confectionery. Those who go to Camden regu- 
larly have discovered the advantages of Mixer's ice cream and con- 
fectionery store. Newcomeis will find it worth trying and will 
come again and again. Much of Mr. Mixer's candy is home made, 
with all wiiicli that implies. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors 



The following information will be helpful to those bringini; their yachts or power boats to Camden, as well as those owning 
or hiring automobiles. See map at end of book for Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville and other roads. 



Motor Boats and Motors. Camden lias long had a world-wide 
reputation as a slii])-lnnlding center. The changed conditions of this 
industiy liave brought tlie motor lioat and launch to the front, and 
the plant of tlie C'aiuden Anchor-Rockland Machine Coin])any is now 
turning out the famous Knox motors and shipping them to all parts 
of the world. A large part of the company's business is building 
hulls as well as motors and furnishing high-powered laundies com- 
pletely. The skill of the old ship-builders has been retained and 
gone into these new constructions. General engine re])airing and 
overhauling of other motors is promptly done, the company having 
its own foundries as well as machine shops. Resident or visiting 
yachtsmen are invited to tlie plants and demonstration of the actual 
operation of engines and launches will be gladly given to those 
interested. 



Marine Railway. Yachtsmen and shipmasters will be glad to 
learn that the Camden Yacht Buihling and Railway Company has 
two marine railways, of four hundred and eight hundred tons capacity, 
equipped with modern machinery (see page 31). They also have 
nine hundred and sixty feet of improved water front, with ten feet 
of water at low tide, where yachts and other shi])ping may lay winter 
or summer, completely j)rotected from undertow or rough water. 
Tins dockage is far enough from street and business Hfe to be practi- 
cally free from dust and smoke, which to the exjierienced yachtsuum 
is no small advantage. Coal, water, vessel and engine stores and all 
supplies incidental to a marine railway. Telephone, 319. For rates, 
etc.. address H. L. Shepherd, President, Rockport, Me., or C. A. 
Benner, Treasurer, Cam<len, Me. 



For Excursions by Steamer to up-river points and to Lslesl>oro, 
the M. and INI, line offers great attractions. It runs between Cam- 
den and Bucksport, not only affording quickest access to bay and 
river points, Init also passes the finest scenery in this region. The 
commodious steamer " Islesboro" leaves Camden at 1 p.m. daily, 
stopping first at Islesboro, then touching at Northjjort, Belfast, West 
Penobscot, Sandy Point and Bucks]>ort, where train can be taken 
for Bangor. Returning leaves Bucksj)ort at S a.m. on arrival of train 
from Bangor. Meals are served on the steamer. 



The Camden Garage is connected with a large operating machine 
shop, with a force of skilled mechanics always available for doing 
even the most difficult rejjairing. Supplies of all kinds carried. 
On the second floor are neatly furnished waiting rooms for our ])a- 
trons. Cais stored, rented or cared for. W. C. Howe, ])ro]))ietor, 
corner Washington ami .Mcclianics Streets. Telejihcine connection. 



The Bay View Garage, oi)i)osite the post office, is solidly built of 
lirick with cement tloors, witli almost no ffre risk — the only one 
of its kind in the county. It has turntable and a fully ei|uii)ped 
machine shop with power. It offers exceptional service for the care 
of ears by the day or season at reasonable rates. The newness and 
neatness of the place and the ample floor space for haiulling cars will 
apj)eal to particidar owners ; oj)en night and day. Two floors with 
accommodations for tifty-flve cars. Repairing, storing, washing and 
polishing. We do anything for a car except overcharge for it. 
Su])])lies of all kinds. Helpful information as to attractive tri])s and 
liest roads. R. W. .lamieson, proprietor, Bay View Street, Camden. 
Telephone. l.Hl. 



The Boynton Motor Car Co., nearly opposite the Boynton 
Pharmacy, is centrally located and acts as selling agency for high- 
grade cars. Large and medium touring cars with relial)le chaiiffeurs 

tor rent bv the hour or s<'ason. Storage and care of cars. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors : Real Estate 



George H. Talbot, real estate atfent. 
cottages for sale and to rent. 



C'dttase sites, t'liiiusliecl 



Real Estate. Mr. S. (i. Hitterlmsh not only Uiiys, sells and rents 
])roj)erties. l)ut is one (it Camden's most successful iiuilders. Tlie 
summer cottages of Mr. Cliauncey Keep. Mrs. J. .T. IJorland, Dr. 
Geo. H. Plielps and many others were Iniilt Ijy him, and he has 
the winter <'are of nearly all of the large cottages and estates. His 
intimate knowledge of properties and values is at the service of 
those desiring to buy or rent sunnner ])roperties. He acts as special 
agent for several large tracts of land, which can he sold entire or 
subdivided to suit. 

Insurance, (icorge K. Allen does a general insurance luisiness, 
offices 4 and 'i Camden Block, and rej)resents the largest and strong- 
est line of insurance conipaides in the state of Maine. He sjiecial- 
izes in fire insurance on summer cottages in any Maine location. 
You will nuike no mistake in leaving your insurance matters with 
him. 



Architect and Builder. 

a specialty of summer cottat 
large mimlier of 



.Mr. W. K. Schwartz, of Camden makes 
.' designs and estimates, and refers to a 
irominent summer residents whose cottages he has 
huilt, both in Camden and on the islands. His extensive knowledge 
of real estate makes him of service to those thinking of bujing, build- 
ing or renting. 

Belfast Road lii'ojierties offer unusual opjiortunities for dcveloji- 
ment on an extensive scale. A large tract of several hundred acres 
extending along the shores of Penobscot Bay, midway between Cam- 
den and Lincolnville Beach, and rising by natural terraces to the 
mountains, is admirably adajited for hotel or cottage jiurposes. It is 
shown in ])art in the large cut on ])ages ."»(> and ."i7. This tract 
of land is now the ])roperty of G. F, Heublein, Inc., of Hartford, 
Conn., who otf'er it for such development as befits its location and 
surroundings. For further infoiination address the owners. 



Real Estate. 1 he Camden Real Estate Comjiany, located in a 
large and finely eipupped suite of offices in Camden Block, does an 
extensive business, buying, selling and renting real estate. They 
will be glad to cfirrespond with or meet prosjtective l)uyei's and show 
])ro])erty in jierson. This company is represented by .fudge Reuel 
Robinson ami (Temve K. .Allen. 



Conveyancing and Examination of Titles is one of the most im- 
]iortant parts of a real estate transaction, .ludge Reuel Robinson, 
with offices in Canulen Block, makes this work a specialty, and his 
certificate on a title is a guarantee of absolute safety. Besides this, 
he acts as general legal adviser and is counsel for a large nmnber of 
Canulen interests, and has for years been the local attoiney for a 
large nundier of the meudiei's of the summer colony of that vicinity. 

Sherman's Point Property. The beautiful ledges and cove 
shown on ])ages 21, -.'^, -!S and 211 are for sale. The j)roperty com- 
prises a beach, a rocky point, a wharf location and anchorage, and 
about five acres of land. Mr. S. (i. Ritterbush of Camden may be 
addressed regarding it. 

Boston Real Estate Agents. Clients desiring information (HI 
( 'amden ]iroperties can obtain it from Messrs. T. Dennie Boardman, 
Reginald and Richard deB. Boardman, No. ;">() Ames Buihling, Bos- 
ton, Mass. Photographs, maps and ])lans of cottages can be seen 
and arrangements made for visiting them. ( )wners of cottages living 
in Boston or elsewhere, will find it to their advantage to place their 
cottages, either for sale oi' to rent, with the above-mentioned firm. 



Camden's Portland Representative. Many, in looking up a 
Maine location, plan to do it from Portland, and would like, while 
there, to find out aiiout the best shore locations in the state. The 
advantages of Camden and information about cottages and ])roperty 
there can lie had of the Maine Realty Bureau. Wm. ]\1. Fennell, 
Manager, Fidelity Building, Fortlaml, or arrangements made for 
visiting ('amden ]iro]iei'ties in person. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors 

Practically everything required by summer residents or visitors can he had of dealers right in Camden. Orders can be placed 
in advance for supplies and service. The following houses will gladly attend to such orders. Orders are called for in the morn- 
ing, and auto deliverv is the rule. 



Fine Groceries. C'arleton, Pascal & C'o. liave a large estalilisli- 
iiieiit, making a specialty of fancy groceries, fruit, (■onfei-tioiiery and 
cigais. In addition to tliese they carry crockery and kitclien fur- 
nishings, making a specialty of such articles as summer residents re- 
quire. Their ujjstairs department has a complete assortment of 
everytliing in this line. They are also Camden agents for S. S. 
Pierce & Co.'s goods. 

Pure Milk. Tlie certainty of getting pure milk is one of Camden's 
advantages. Mr. (n-orge E. ^lasli. an authority on dairy practice, 
makes a specialty of milk from a liigli-grade tested herd, Ids lieing 
one of the few jdaces in the state where a rigid ins])ection is carried 
out. The ridi (pudity of the nnlk is practically eipial to the certiticd 
milk of the cities and is especially <lesirahle for children. Mr. Nash 
also sui)i)lies cream, hutter, eggs and chickens. 

Meats and Game. C. K. Beedy makes a s])ecialty of the smn- 
mer husiness, <'arrying a line of meats, ])oidtry, game and vegeta- 
bles. He lias Boston and western connections, insuring the l)est the 
markets afford, and in(Hvidua] j)references are carefully considered 
in tilling orders. 

Blackington's Fish Market will attract those who wisli the best 
in sea food. Mr. II. (i. Blackington's six years' experience is at 
the service of his ])atrons in furnishing all the best fish specialties in 
their season. Freshness of stock, scrupulous neatness and jnomjit 
delivery at all liours, characterize this modern tisli market. The 
store is conveniently located at the end of the bridge. Main Street. 
Telephone, 100. 

Dry Goods. K(dlansbee it Wood. Masonic Temple, keep at all 
times a very desirable stock of staple and fancy dry goods and 
ladies' furnishings, together with such housekeeping goods as are 
usually found in the liest dry goods stores. 



Ice. Tile certainty of having jiurc ice delivered with regularity, 
in amjtle quantity and at reasonal)le prices, is an important factor in 
one's summer comfort. Mr. J. A. Brown meets all these require- 
ments, and has a large patronage. By dropjiing him a postal, sum- 
mer residents can arrange to have their refrigerators stocked with ice 
on their arrival. 

Coal and Wood. P. (i. Willey it Co. are agents for tlie l)est coal 
that comes into the state. Tiiey deliver in any quantity and at the 
shoitest notice. Fireplace and stove wood in any length to suit and 
perfectly dry. In another department they have a large stock of hay 
and straw. Their wharf is one of the few in Canidem where 
yachts can olitain fresh water direct fioni the mains. (Jasidinc. oils, 
waste, masons" sn])])lies, etc. 

Dunton's Market in Perry Block, the newest of the Camden 

markets, has li;id a high-class patronage from its opening two years 
ago. Mr. Dunton's exjierience in leading Boston markets has enabled 
him to anticij)ate and meet the demands of sununer patrons and 
closely approximate to metropolitan service. His inviting store, with 
its modern ajjpointments and choice stock of market specialties 
in the line of meats, game and vegetables, accounts for a steadily in- 
creasing list of customers. Pronqit service. frei|Uent deli\'eries. 
J. B. Dunton it Co., pnquietors. 

Dry Goods. Camden bas always been noted for its well-stocked 
dry goods stores, and a very }iopular establishment is Achorn's. 
Parties coming from a distance can hud here a full assortment of 
cottage supi>lies. such as bedding, towels, table linen, etc., as well as 
everything in the dry and fancy goods line. G. AV. Acliorn it Co. 

Mr. George H. Hill of Melrose, Mass.. may be addressed for 
plans and particulars of lots at Lake Megunticook slnjwn on pages 
7'-' and r.'l. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued 



Druggists. Cliandler's Phariuai'y (The Rexall Store) is a very 
attiactive store, equal in extent and appointments to what one would 
find in the larger cities. Handling nothing hut the hest in drugs, 
confectionery, cigars, etc., their trade is very large. They make a 
specialty of such prescription work as the healtlifulness of Camden 
will i)erinit. 



Silverware and Jewelry. Mr. F. K. Morrow, in the Montgom- 
ery Huilding. carries a high class of silverware and jewelry, watches, 
clocks and diamonds. He makes a specialty of golf and hridge 
])rizes and souvenir goods, hesides caiTying a lai'ge line of cutlery, 
cut glass and fancy leather gooils. .\s a registered optometrist he 
makes a specialty of prescription work, liaving his own grinding plant, 
"(ilimpses of Camden " for sale and mailed to any address. 



The Dickens' News-stand on Elm Street, opjmsite the Potter 
Studio, is prolialily the most fre<(nented place in Camden. It is iiere 
that the Boston. New York. Portland and IJangor dailies are re- 
ceived and distrihuted every day in the week. All the local weekly 
and semi-weekly pa]>ers and all the lea<ling magazines and ])eriodi- 
cals are handled hy suhscription or liy sale over the counter. I'nus- 
luil things in post-cards, autonioliile mai)s and guide hooks, stationery, 
etc. " Glimpses of Camden "" for sale and niaile<l to any address. 
A newly added checking department for liaggage ami pai'cels is a 
great convenience. 



The Village Shop, modeled after the English shoi)s, disj)lays not 
only what is attractive locally, hut carries a lai'ge variety of gift spe- 
cialties and novelties a])])ropiiate to the sunmier or any season. It is 
artistic through and through, its manager seeming to know just what 
is fitting and tasteful in every selection displayeil. Place, souvenii' 
and holiday cards, card prizes, toys that are out of the ordinary, 
rarities in china, together with a lending lihrary, are among the many 
dainty and useful things to he found in this distinctive gift shop. 
Miss .lessie H. Hosmer. jirojirietor. In a ciuinecting shop Miss 
Alice H. Knowlton specializes in linens, neckwear, art novelties an<l 
emhroideries. 



Stationery and Souvenirs. Miss M. E. Hartlett's attractive 
store is noted for its tine selection of souvenir novelties, hooklets, 
etc., as well as for exclusive and correct styles in stationery, hoth 
)ilain and engravetl to order. Water-color views and general art- 
suhjects. Large line of local views. j)ost cards, card jnizes. etc. 
Cii-<'ulating lil)rary with the latest hooks. Agency for cut flowers, 
idauts and tahle decorations. 



Photographs. The Potter Studio has an unusually tine collec- 
tion of Camden photos, including a large collection of Camden water- 
colors. Developing and printing for amateurs and full line of 
Eastman's suj)])lies. Colundjia (xrafonolas and records. Nearly all 
the large plates in this hook ai'e from photos taken hy the Potter 
Studio, from whom (lu])licates can he ordered. 

Banks. ihe ('amden National Bank is located in its own liuild- 
ing, corner Main and Hay View Streets, and otters its facilities to 
sunnner visitors as well as otiiers. Safe deposit boxes for rent. 
Capital, ^;.")0,()0(). Siiriilus and ]irotits, $4().(l(l(>. Deposits over 
S6()(),(H)(). 



Druggists. The well-known pharmacy of Mr. E. E. Boynton 
has heen in existence many years and is now more jwpular than ever. 
Besides a complete line of drugs, the store has the agency for the 
hest candies, such as Huyler's, Page iX: Shaw's and Whitman's. 
The sodas and i<'e creams are of the highest (luality. 



Banks. Camden is fortunate in having two strong banks. The 
INIegunticook National Hank, ca])ital Sr)(),(l()(), is located in the Cam- 
den Hlock, opposite Bay \'iew House. It is very modern in its 
equipment, having new steel vaults with best safety a])pliances. Ac- 
counts of sunnner visitors receive special attention. Safe deposit 
boxes for rent. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued 



Lumber and Builders' Hardware and Materials. M. V. Wliit- 

iiiore i^ CVi.'s huiiln'r wimif is one nf the luisiest j)laces in Caimlen. 
In addition to lumber, the eompany deals in ooal, wood and hay, and 
f'uinishes eveiytliing- in building materials and supplies. They also 
carry brick, cement, builders" hardware, inside trimmings, paints, 
oils, etc. Their warehouses, wharves, etc., are the most extensive 
in eastern Maine. 



Plumber and Tinsmith. In nothing is <piick service so impor- 
tant as in plumbing emergencies. A. H. Parsons, opposite Camden 
National Bank, on Bay View Street, has all the facilities for install- 
ing and repairing jdumliing, heating and cooking apparatus. Range 
repairs promptly attendeil to. pjstimates gladly fui-nisiied for large 
or small <'ontract work. 



Florist. The modern greenhouses of George Glaent/.el, Union 
Street, meet both summer and winter demands for cut flowers, potted 
plants, table decorations, etc. INIr. Glaentzel's skill in landscape 
gardening is reflected in many Camden estates, especially in the 
])lanting of hardy shrulis and evergreens for lawns, liorders and 
paths. Several aci'es are devoted to fancy vegetal>les an<l su<'h rari- 
ties as mushrooms are under constant cultivation, suiijilying not only 
the local market, but going to New York, Boston, iS'ewjjort, Bar 
Harbor and Islesljoro. Miss M. E. Bartlett is local agent. He also 
has a store in Odd Fellows' Block, School Street, Rockland, for 
supplying that territory. 



Sailing and Motor Launch Trips in Capt. John W. Wads- 
worth's motor laundies, ■• Sea Lion " and " Lioness." is an ideal 
way to visit the many islands and explore the attractive shores 
of Penobscot Bay. The launches accommodate thirty-five and forty 
and can be engaged by the hour or day at very reasonable rates. 
Captain Wadsworth's familiarity with these waters insures tlie safety 
as well as the interest of the trip. Telephone connection. He also 
has several small launches and sail lioats for rent. 



Lumber. The Camden Lnndier Company has facilities for fur- 
nishing all kinds of lumlier, plain or finished. Having tlieir own 
mill, they make to order everything that belongs to the wt>od\Mirk of 
the house. Nearly every cottage in Camden contains their materials 
or work. They have added coal and wood to their line, and cairy 
oils, paints, cement, Imilders' hardware, etc. 



Boots and Shoes. Tiie store of The George Burd Shoe Co. is 
a favorite place for buying golf, tennis and summer shoes, as well as 
all the other varieties. Those who come here once are sure to become 
regular patrons. Many sunnuer residents procure their winter slioes 
here, the saving over city prices l)eing considerable. 



Carpenter, Builder and Caretaker. Mr. Frank M. Tibl)etts, 
corner Park and Mechanic Streets, is not only an exj)ert carpenter, 
lint handles contracts for new buihlings, alterations, etc., giving his 
personal attention to all such work. As winter caretaker of a num- 
ber of cottages, his skill as a mechanic is of great advantage to his 
clients. Combined with this is a re])utation for fairness in all liis 
dealings. Tele])hone connection. 



C. K. Hopkins, iiuilding both in wood and cement. Repairs and 
plans and specifications for any kind of building work. Having been 
associated with the Lake City development, he has built and can 
refer to the '• Bok," "Lockhart," •' Scarborough," " King " and other 
cottages there. Also sea wall and shore work and the o])ening and 
closino- of sununer cottages and their winter care. 



Fruit. The Megunticook Fruit Company, with its double stores on 
Main and Meclianic Streets, has an extensive trade with sunnner resi- 
dents and with visiting yachts. Orders for all kinds of foreign and 
domestic fruits, fancy vegetables and hothouse specialties i)romptly 
tilled liy auto delivery. Direct imi)ortation of macaroni and olive 
oil. riie earliest vegetables and fruits in their season. Telephone, 
110. 



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Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued 



Distinctive Summer Furniture. Few Canidt'ii or lidikpint 
lottages are without Bui'j)ee's fuiiiitiue in some toiiii. JNIaiiy con- 
tain it exclusively, while others, discoverinfi- the ])lace later, have be- 
come regular clients. With extensive .show-rooms in the center of 
Rockland's shopping district, only eight miles from Camden, Hurpee's 
otters the (piickest sidution of the furniture jirolilem to be found this 
side of Boston. Everything in furnishing from the reijuirenients of 
the smallest bungalow to those (d' the largest house. Telejihone or- 
ders j)roniptly tilled. Daily deliveries. Hur])ee P^irniture Co., Main 
Street, Rockland. Me. 



Electric Lighting. Camden is one of the best-lighted towns in 
the state. This service is furnished by the Rockland, Thomaston & 
Camden Street Railway, insuring a regular and uniform current not 
only for lighting but for cooking and other modern uses. Practically 
all Camden and Rockport houses have electric lights and ecpiipmeiit. 
The company makes a s])ecialty of wiring and lighting summer cot- 
tages, and is most accommodating in nuiking cpiick installations, 
riieir showrooms in Camden have samjiles of fixtures in great 
variety, together with the latest appliances for more general domestic 
uses. 



An Island Colony. Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Me., opposite Cam- 
den, is one of the most charming and beautiful summer resorts on 
the Atlantic coast. Gilkey's Harbor and the Camden Mountains 
to the west, and the liroad reaches of Penobscot Hay with its count- 
le.ss islands to the east, form a ])anorama of unusual beauty. Golf, 
tennis, boating, bathing and riding give ample recreation near at 
hand : while automobile tri]>s from Camden, and voyages by launch 
among the islands, afford endless o]i])ortunitles for those who like to 
roam afar. Information may be bad of Mi\ (George S. Parker, 
ST Milk .St., Boston. 



Shore Property on Belfast Road. Miss M. (). Hill. Barristers' 
Hall, Boston, has some attractive ])ro]ierties on Belfast Road, 
together with a liigh-dass summer (•ottase for rent. 



Antique Furniture. No sunnner residence is really comjdete 
unless it contains some exam])les of genuine period furniture. When 
these are drawn from near-by sources, they have an added value, as 
they express the local feeling for such things. Mr. C. I\L Blake of 
MVl Main Street, Rockland, has secured in this way many rarities 
in Colonial an<l other furniture, and his collection is said to be the 
largest in the state. He is also the fortunate owner of some tine 
tracts of shore property at North Haven, which are for sale, together 
with some cottatres for rent. 



The Camden Savings Bank, located in Rockport, is the only 
savings bank in the two towns, and one of the three savings banks in 
Knox County. Its investments re]>resent an unusually large ])er- 
centage of quick assets. The officers consist of the following well- 
known business men : H. L. She])herd, President : C. S. Gardner, 
Treasurer. Trustees, .1. W. Bowers, Dr. B. 1). E. Huse, C. O. 
Montgomeiy. H. L. Slie]i]ierd, C. L. Pascal. Dr. S. Y. Weidman. 
R. W. Carleton. 



Shingle Stains. The Camden cottages are noted for their lieautiful 
colorings, whiidi are largely due to the Cabot's Stains, use<l so gen- 
erally by Canulen builders and architects. For outside purposes these 
stains combine a highly jireservative mixture with the most ])leasing 
color effects. For inside uses the stains have the advantage of being 
sim])le in their a])i)lication and giving a great variety of artistic re- 
sults. Samples of the stains on wood with illustrations of many 
houses treated with them can be had on a])]>lication to Sanuiel Cabot, 
Inc.. 141 Milk Street, Boston. 



Orchardside Cottage for those valuing a clioice hication directly 
on the shore and not olijecting to a small house. Ample grounds 
sufficiently retired. Is the cottage shown next to grove o;i page '•'>-. 
Living room, den, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms and modern 
bath. Laundry and maid's room in annex. Running water, sewer- 
age, electri<' lights and two ojien tires. For plans, etc., address 
.1. R. Prescott, Newtonville. Mass. 



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Additional Copies of "Glimpses of Camden" can hv had at the Camden stores, or of tlie publisher John H. 
^=^=^^==^=^=^^=^^^=^^^=^^^^^=^ Prescott, Newtonville, Mass. The book will be mailed to any address 
on receipt of fifty cents and seven cents additional for jiostage. 

A Special Gift Edition on heavier paper, bound in white endjossed \ellum covers, with an inlaid view of the harbor 
and mountains in colors and enclosed in a dainty box, will be mailed on receipt of SI. 00. and ten cents postage. 

The latter edition bound in white cloth, illuminated covers and transparent cover slips for iJl.SO, and twelve cents 
postage. 

A few brilliant impressions of the five, large, double-page cuts on extra heavy paper, with wide margins for framing, 
have been struck off and can be had at twentv-five cents each. 



The photographs for the plates in this book were mostly from the Potter Studio, tJamden, E. A. Champney, Rock- 
port, George N. Harden. Rockland, and Will L. Hall. Camden. Scrupulous care has been taken to have every one of 
the !£(iO views shown in the foregoing pages exactly what its title states it to he, making the book absolutely reliable in 
this respect. 



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